The Icarus Project

Web page of the Icarus Project. Includes links to a community space, articles, galleries and other resources.

http://theicarusproject.net/

SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions

"CIHS promotes the development of integrated primary and behavioral health services to better address the needs of individuals with mental health and substance use conditions, whether seen in specialty behavioral health or primary care provider settings."

http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/

The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

The National Council is "committed to providing comprehensive, quality care that affords every opportunity for recovery and inclusion in all aspects of community life. The National Council advocates for public policies in mental and behavioral health that ensure that people who are ill can access comprehensive health care services. And we offer state-of-the-science education and practice improvement resources so that services are efficient and effective."

Includes latest news, policy information and other resources.

http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/

EMedicineHealth - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

This page includes basic information, as well as questions to ask your doctor, exams and tests, self-care at home, lists of support groups and counseling, and other resources.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chronic_fatigue_syndrome/article_em.htm

CDC Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Information on chronic fatigue syndrome from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Includes symptoms, causes and treatment.

http://www.cdc.gov/cfs/index.html

Co-Dependency 101

Site contains articles, message boards, and lists of resources.

http://codependency101.com/

Co-Dependents Anonymous

Co-Dependents Anonymous, in the twelve-step model, is “a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.”

http://www.coda.org/

Measuring Mental Health Outcomes

 "This newsletter provides resources for program administrators, managers, policy makers, and others about the implementation and use of outcome measurement."

Recovery & Rehabilitation  newsletter. volume 3, Number 4. August 2007, published by the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

http://cpr.bu.edu/resources/newsletter/measuring-mental-health-outcomes

Depression and Suicide in Older Adults Resource Guide

This resource guide, published on the American Psychological Association's website, lists journal articles, books, and book chapters pertaining to depression and suicide in older adults.

http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/resources/guides/depression.aspx

Talking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People

A booklet developed by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, "to help older people communicate successfully with their doctors."

http://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/TWYD_0521_web.pdf

Older Adult Resources from the ADS Center

SAMHSA's Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity, and Social Inclusion Associated with Mental Health (ADS Center) resources for older adults.

http://promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/audience/adults/brochures.aspx

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation

"The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation was established by the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry to raise awareness of psychiatric and mental health disorders affecting the elderly, eliminate the stigma of mental illness and treatment, promote healthy aging strategies, and increase access to quality mental health care for the elderly. Explore our site for mental health information for older adults and their families, to find a geriatric psychiatrist, for news of Foundation programs and events, and much more."

http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/default.asp

Emerging Research Base of Peer-Run Support Programs

(compiled by Jean Campbell, PhD, as of 5/05)

http://www.power2u.org/emerging_research_base.html

The GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Information

"The GAINS Center's primary focus is on expanding access to community based services for adults diagnosed with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders at all points of contact with the justice system. The Center emphasizes the provision of consultation and technical assistance to help communities achieve integrated systems of mental health and substance abuse services for individuals in contact with the justice system."

http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/

Program Manual for a Consumer-Run Drop-In Center

This manual by Bonnie Schell, M.A., CPRP is developed for the COSP-Multi Site Study of SAMHSA and based on the Mental Health Client Action Network in Santa Cruz, CA.

http://www.parecovery.org/documents/Drop_In_Program_Manual.pdf

Benefits of Peer Provided Services and Drop In Centers

A brief summary of research demonstrating the benefits of peer run services:

http://akmhcweb.org/recovery/PeerSupport.pdf

Consumers Hold the Keys: A Manual Consumer-Run Drop-in Centers

This manual details the values and principles behind consumer-run drop-in centers and effective strategies on putting these into practice when establishing and operating your drop-in center.

Carol T. Mowbray, University of Michigan.

http://www.northcare-up.org/ACCS_Manual.pdf

Consumers Drop-In Centers: Operations, Services, and Consumer Involvement

Results from a study conducted with 32 consumer-run drop-in centers in Michigan. By Carol T. Mowbray, Elizabeth A.R. Robinson, and Mark C. Holter.

http://hsw.oxfordjournals.org/content/27/4/248.abstract

NCSTAC: Working with Volunteers

This guide by the National Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Center describes effective techniques for recruiting, training, managing and insuring volunteers for your nonprofit organization.

http://www.ncstac.org/content/materials/volunteer.pdf

Self-Advocacy Booklet for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Self-advocacy workbook developed by autistic adults and The National Autistic Society (United Kingdom).

http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/adults-with-autism-or-asperger-syndrome/self-advocacy.aspx